Description
Sweet indulgence meets tropical delight in these chocolate cherry coconut truffles, where rich cocoa, luscious cherries, and creamy coconut dance together in perfect harmony. Irresistible bite-sized treats promise pure bliss with each elegant morsel you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) dried cherries, finely chopped
- 8 ounces (226 grams) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
Garnish and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) coconut oil (optional, for shine)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) finely chopped dried cherries
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate shredded coconut, finely chopped dried cherries, sweetened condensed milk, aromatic vanilla extract, and a delicate pinch of salt.
- Thoroughly blend the mixture until it transforms into a cohesive and slightly tacky consistency.
- Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator, allowing it to firm up and become more manageable for approximately half an hour.
- Using clean hands, carefully craft uniform spherical shapes, each roughly the size of a small walnut.
- Arrange the nascent truffles on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring they are not touching.
- Place the tray in the freezer for a brief 15-20 minute interval to solidify the delicate orbs.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by melting premium dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe container, utilizing gentle 30-second bursts and stirring between intervals.
- Retrieve the chilled truffles and systematically immerse each one into the glossy melted chocolate using a fork or slender toothpick.
- Gently tap to eliminate excess chocolate, allowing a smooth, even coating.
- Return the chocolate-enrobed truffles to the parchment-lined tray.
- While the chocolate remains liquid, embellish with a light dusting of additional coconut flakes or delicately chopped dried cherries for visual appeal.
- Optionally, drizzle with contrasting white chocolate for an elegant finishing touch.
- Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes until the chocolate shell has completely solidified.
- Serve chilled or allow to temper at room temperature for a sublime taste experience.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dried cherries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness.
- Use unsweetened shredded coconut to control sugar levels and enhance authentic coconut taste.
- Keep truffles cold during preparation to maintain shape and prevent chocolate coating from becoming messy.
- Customize coating by experimenting with dark, milk, or white chocolate for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg